Terrorism: An International Perspective

A comprehensive investigation of modern terrorism and the global terrorist environment. The book uses a multidisciplinary approach and discusses an array of global case studies from the ideology of ISIS, to the Orlando Mass Shooting, and State-Sponsored Terrorism in Iran and Pakistan, to provide readers with an in-depth account of international terrorist violence, from its emergence through to events taking place today.

Key topics examined in the book include:

The Causes of Terrorism
Terrorist Violence and the Role of the Media
Cyberterrorism
Gender-Selective Terrorism
The Lone Wolf Theory

The Future of Terrorism

The book is supported by online resources for students and lecturers, including: PowerPoint slides for each chapter, a sample syllabus, a list of films and documentaries related to key concepts in the book, and access to free SAGE journal articles.

Suitable reading for students studying Terrorism, International Terrorism, and Counter-terrorism.